Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 19 Nov 2025
Local Government Reform: Huntingdonshire
"Order. Can I ask the hon. Gentleman whether he has informed the relevant people that he is mentioning them today in the Chamber? Can I also ask him to keep his remarks to questions that the Minister can actually answer? A lot of this seems to be straying off into …..."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 19 Nov 2025
Local Government Reform: Huntingdonshire
"The matter that the hon. Member has raised is not in the domain of the Government. I have allowed him to continue, as it is something he obviously feels very passionate about, but I cannot expect the Minister to respond to issues that have nothing to do with her brief...."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 19 Nov 2025
Local Government Reform: Huntingdonshire
"Has the hon. Gentleman informed the people whom he mentioned that he would name them in Parliament?..."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 19 Nov 2025
Local Government Reform: Huntingdonshire
"I have to ensure that I ask you the question...."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 23 Jun 2021
Beauty and Wellbeing Sector Workforce
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered the beauty and wellbeing sector workforce.
May I say what an honour it is to serve under your chairmanship in this important debate, Sir Roger? As co-chair, alongside my good and hon. Friend the Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins), of …..."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 23 Jun 2021
Beauty and Wellbeing Sector Workforce
"It is a pleasure to see colleagues from across the House acknowledge and champion an industry that is a serious contributor to both the economy and the societal life of our country. If we as parliamentarians have achieved anything, it has been to throw a spotlight on the need for …..."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Jan 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
"Every year across the country, we come together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day: to remember those who have been lost; to hear the retelling of stories from those who have survived; and to reflect on what we can do to stop such atrocities taking place again. I thank the Holocaust …..."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 25th November 2020
Asked by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will (a) make an assessment of the effect on solvency of lost revenue for closed businesses during the November 2020 covid-19 lockdown and (b) extend eviction protection for businesses beyond 31 December 2020.
Answered by Kelly Tolhurst
The Government has put forward an unprecedented package of support for business in recognition of the disruption caused by Covid-19, including loans, tax relief and cash grants, as well as financial support for employers and self-employed people. In November, the Government announced plans to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until March 2021, confirmed an extension to the existing loan schemes to the end of January 2021 and an ability to top up Bounce Back Loans, as well as an increase to self-employed support and over £200 billion in VAT relief, business rate relief, tax deferral, loans and support for individuals. Further grant support totalling £2.2 billion has also been made available to support businesses impacted by the 5 November to 2 December national lockdown and localised restrictions. This is in addition to the £11.86 billion in cash grants already delivered to almost a million businesses in England between March and September.
In September, the Government extended its moratorium on the landlord's right of forfeiture for non-payment of rent introduced through the Coronavirus Act 2020 until the end of this year. We recognise the impact that this extension has on landlords, lenders and investors; therefore, we expect all sides of the sector to use this time to negotiate on outstanding unpaid rents.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jan 2020
Holocaust Memorial Day
"I congratulate the hon. Member for Blackpool South (Scott Benton) on his excellent maiden speech about a venue to which all South Walians have made the annual pilgrimage to see the lights. We thank you, Blackpool.
I am honoured to have sat next to my hon. Friend the Member for …..."Carolyn Harris - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 4th September 2019
Asked by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that local authorities tackle excessive car parking charges to help promote tourism in seaside towns.
Answered by Jake Berry
The Great British Coast has enormous potential and this Government is determined to see it thrive all year round. We are committed to supporting coastal communities to unlock barriers to their development and growth, and to strengthen their appeal as places to live, work and visit.
Parking is the responsibility of local authorities and it is for them to determine what is appropriate in their own area. Central government has no remit to intervene in local authorities’ day to day affairs. The Government recognises that councils should be treating motorists fairly and promoting their town centres through their parking plans.
In line with the Local Authority Transparency Code, local authorities should each year publish their costs and profits relating to their parking management, allowing the public to hold certain overzealous councils to account.